Rafe Clemmons Safe in New Orleans After Ku Klux Incident
The Tribune reports Rafe Clemmons, a Negro labor leader, is in New Orleans seeking work. A letter to his family confirms he is safe, after being taken from Mobile by the Ku Klux Klan and ordered to leave the state, with police investigation ongoing.
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the Tribune
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Citronelle
Johnson
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Mobile
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City Hospital
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New York City
Gulfport
Ku Klux Klan
Qchief
O'Shaughnessy
Cotton futures move on steady start in New York
Opening prices on the cotton exchange show July at 26.50 and October at 24.70 as the market begins trading in New York.
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International News Service
New York
Cotton Exchange Today
Senate bans German from DC public schools
Washington June 17 The Senate has voted to prohibit the teaching of German in the public schools of the District of Columbia.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Advertisement Paid For By Henry Branan
An advertisement paid for by Henry Branan of Wilmer Alabama appears in the notice column.
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Henry Branan
Wilmer, Ala
Team Work Poem Emphasizes Cooperative Spirit
A Kipling verse praises close cooperation over weapons or money. It stresses that victory comes from the steady teamwork of every member, not just individuals or the army as a whole. The focus is on collective effort and dedication.
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Rudyard Kipling
Died Mrs Clementine Taylor and Mary J Christianberry Rites
The funeral of Mrs Clementine Taylor was held Sunday at 8 45 am from 154 St Louis Street with services at Trinity Episcopal Church conducted by Rev W C McMaster. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers listed. The later funeral for Mrs Mary J Christianberry was at 10 am from Sage Avenue residence of her daughter. service by Rev A B Brown of Crichton Methodist Church and interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
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Mary J. Christenberry
A. K Powell
Sage Avenue
Dauphin
A. B. Brown
Crichton
Magnolia Cemetery
Ollie Williams
Frank Gillen
Sol Shreves
Codes Goodman
Warren Goodman
Fielding Goodman
Medicus Funeral Rites Held for William Emile Medicus
The funeral for William Emile Medicus was held at his father's home 500 South Broad Street at 4 PM and at St. Joseph's Church at 4 30 PM. Rev Father Macready led services attended by many friends. Railway Trainmen members escorted the remains to Magnolia cemetery where the tomb was covered with floral tributes. Pallbearers were H. Morgan H. Holt J. Lott J. Pocase J. Willard C. Brennan J. P. Donogue and P. Crolich.
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Absolute Calm on Front Tops War Bulletin
Paris reports absolute calm on the French line today. The Italian front is described as excellent with French aid hailed as magnificent assistance to the Italian armies.
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Paris
Let Us Have Peace War Weariness Threatens America
The writer warns that a growing desire for peace at any price would endanger the nation. Open opposition to England and sympathy for Germany are seen as less dangerous than calling for immediate peace while Germany remains undefeated. The world’s fate rests on American resolve and sacrifice.
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Anker
France
England
Russia
America
Germany
Americans
Universal military training urged for future defense
Citizens of a democracy should feel obligated to serve the government and support universal military training. The essay argues for immediate plans to speed wartime goals and for a future law establishing universal service to defend the nation against a possible unassisted attack.
Rent Wanted Ad Sparks North Readers Interest
Ample copy of the Mobile Tribune prompts Northern readers to note available house rental and want ads. The plea invites listings and inquiries from prospective landlords and tenants.
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North
Mobile Tribune
The
Tribune
Turn Huns Guard Around Into Allied Lines
Corporal Sidney W. Rogers and Privates Raymond Howard and Frank P. Ridgway were captured at Hill 204. Two German soldiers who accompanied them fled and entered French lines, becoming prisoners. German officers questioned the captured men about landing location training and unit identity, which the Americans refused to answer. The prisoners were fed a nauseating flour and water mixture.
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Sidney W. Rogers
Raymond Howard
Frank P. Ridgway
Hill 204
Europe
Austria seeks swift peace terms from Berlin
Amsterdam reports grave riots in Vienna drive Austrian crown down on the Dutch exchange. Austria reportedly pushes for an immediate peace terms statement from Berlin as Berlin delays awaiting Western front results. The political crisis in Austria is described as acute under Hindenburg influence.
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Vienna
Berlin
Austria
Germany
Hindenburg
Pershing Publicizes Smallest WWI Casualty List
Washington June 17 the army releases a small casualty tally. Among the names are soldiers from Alabama. One died of wounds two from accidents and four from disease. Twenty four are severely wounded and one is missing in action with the degree of injury undetermined.
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International News
Washington
Pershing
American Troops Arrival Shines in Paris Debarkation
London papers report American arrival as troops land in France eclipsing all earlier scenes. The London Morning Post calls the debarkation moments amusing and highlights the display of American forces during the Paris operation.
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International News
London
France
London Morning Post
Post
Raid successes and failed attempt reported in wartime dispatch
London reports a 34 successfully raided positions east of Arras with prisoners taken. An attempted raid near Givenchy on Sunday was thwarted by enemy forces.
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International
London
Arras
Oners
Givenchy
Red Cross Dues Pledged to John E Mitchell
Notice from G. H. Peck chairman requests payment of Red Cross dues to John E. Mitchell. Pledges are to be sent to the executive secretary at No 72 St Michael Street second floor unless a subscriber is notified their subscription is payable elsewhere. Prompt payment is urged to save personal notices and costs.
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G. H. Peck
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